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Jocelyn Barrieau to take over Canadian women's rugby sevens side after Paris Olympics
Assistant coach Jocelyn Barrieau will take charge of Canada's women's rugby sevens team following the Paris 2024 Olympics, Rugby Canada announced Monday. The governing body had previously announced th...
May 27, 2024

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on ...
May 27, 2024

Calgary golf pro fighting lung cancer gets exemption into Charity Classic
CALGARY - Steve Blake has a powerful message - don't give up on your dreams no matter what life throws your way. The Calgary golf professional is gearing up for playing in Canada's lone PGA Tour Champ...
May 27, 2024

Canadian Richie Laryea expected to return to action on the weekend for Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC fullback/wingback Richie Laryea, sidelined by a hamstring injury since the Feb. 25 season opener, is expected to return to action Saturday at D.C. United. Coach John Herdman said ...
May 27, 2024

Saskatchewan sees vehicle thefts, but flipping and exporting a rarity
While Ottawa seeks to deliver a national strategy aimed at curbing auto theft and subsequent vehicle exports, police in Saskatchewan say when it comes to stolen vehicles in the province, few are being...
May 27, 2024

Quebec police investigating after entire herd of 75 cattle allegedly stolen
COOKSHIRE-EATON, Que. - Quebec provincial police are investigating after an entire herd of about 75 cattle were allegedly stolen in the Eastern Townships region last week. Farm co-owner Jonathan Forti...
May 27, 2024

Police issue Amber Alert for two Quebec children allegedly abducted near Quebec City
QUBEC - Police in Quebec have issued an Amber Alert for a two-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl who they say were abducted. They say Charles and Evelyne Gourgues were taken by 40-year-old Keven G...
May 27, 2024
Prince Albert MLA Joe Hargrave not running again in fall election
Another Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister won't be running in the province's next election.The party announced on Monday that Joe Hargrave, who has represented Prince Albert Carlton since 20...
May 27, 2024

Ottawa working on artificial intelligence strategy for the public service
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Ottawa is developing a new artificial intelligence strategy for government operations. She says the strategy will help make government more efficient...
May 27, 2024

Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev
PARIS (AP) - Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Monday in what might turn out to be the 14-time Roland Garros champion's last match at his...
May 27, 2024